Drive Time
5h 33m
Distance
328 mi
528 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Warsaw, NY to New York City, NY covers 328 miles and takes about 5h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Buffalo Street, Perry Center Road, Perry Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
164 miles from Warsaw, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 33m drive with frequent turns across 328 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Buffalo Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Perry Center Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Perry Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Morris Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sonyea Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Genesee Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern Tier Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Warsaw, NY and New York City, NY.
Start on South Main Street
Turn right onto East Buffalo Street
Continue on Perry Center Road
Continue on Perry Road
Turn right onto Mount Morris Road
Continue on North Main Street
Continue on Sonyea Road
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway
Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
Continue on Essex Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Turn straight
Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
Continue on 12th Street
Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn
Continue on Beach Street
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
Turn right onto Broadway
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164 miles or 2h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York City, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Warsaw, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Warsaw, NY
This is one driving day of about 328 miles and 5h 33m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 164 mi from Warsaw, NY · 2h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
164 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 164 miles from Warsaw, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into New York City, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New York City, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$51.77 one way
$103.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $57.86 | $115.73 |
| premium | $4.86 | $62.77 | $125.54 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $60.62 | $121.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$109–$134
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.4 | 1 | $34.44 | $15.74 |
| Efficient EV | 82 | 0 | $28.70 | $13.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.2 | 1 | $45.92 | $20.99 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Warsaw on Saturday
Local time
9:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in New York City on Saturday
Local time
9:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
52°F
Cortland, NY
164 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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